Art has always been a part of my life.  After high school I earned a degree in Cytotechnology.  A cytotechnologist looks for abnormal cells under a microscope to diagnose cancer.  I wanted to be independent and earn a living.  Cytotechnology appealed to me because it is visual and helps people.  I enjoy my job but found I was not happy with my art as a hobby.  Classes at the Memorial  Art Gallery and belonging to the Irondequoit Art Club was not enough.  I went back to school and in 2004 earned a Bachelors of Science degree in Art at Empire State College.  I learned from some wonderful artist and now feel I can call myself an artist.

                My art work and my cytology career have been working well together.  I have helped to design a brochure for our department and helped with presentations for national meetings.  I have even designed a logo for our department.

                In my artwork I like to capture a moment, express a certain feeling or mood that I felt at that time.  When others see my artwork I hope they can feel my message.  I like to express beauty, serenity and nature.  Time moves so fast and I like to slow it down to a certain moment.  I hope to always be improving and growing in my artwork.